Urban Greening for Local Authorities

Get in touch with our team to discuss your area’s needs, and we can advise on the right combination of solutions for your site.

Yes. Our approach is adaptable to residential streets, town centres, school streets, or wider public realm schemes, tailored to each site’s needs.

Yes. We work with local authorities across the full project lifecycle, from assessment and design through to installation and ongoing maintenance.

Green spaces provide recreational areas for relaxation and social interaction, fostering a sense of community and improving residents’ mental health and general wellbeing.

Parklets help reclaim underused kerbside space, turning areas previously given over to parking into vibrant public spaces that support greening, seating and community activity.

Urban green spaces created through our schemes support a wider range of plant and animal life, helping build healthier ecosystems and providing habitats for wildlife within built-up city environments.

Yes. Our SuDS solutions are designed to transform existing hardscapes into vibrant ecosystems that naturally filter and absorb rainwater, making them well suited to retrofitting into established urban streets and public spaces.

A kerbside strategy is a comprehensive approach to transforming underutilised kerbside spaces into vibrant, sustainable public areas. We work closely with local authorities to assess the specific needs of each area, then integrate features such as SuDS and parklets to improve air quality, promote safety and build community engagement.

We work with local authorities to create and maintain green spaces that address pressing urban challenges, including biodiversity loss, poor air quality and flooding. Our work spans sustainable drainage systems, street furniture, planting schemes and kerbside strategies designed to transform urban areas into thriving, resilient ecosystems.

We consider soil type, sunlight, maintenance needs and biodiversity goals when selecting plants to ensure visual appeal and long-term success.

School street planters are robust, custom-designed features used to create safer, greener spaces outside schools during pick-up and drop-off times. They restrict vehicle access, reduce air and noise pollution, and support active travel by making it easier and safer for children and families to walk or cycle.

Yes, large scale planters and seating support this. If you’re interested in transforming parking spaces into usable public areas, you can also take a look at our parklets.

Yes. Our scalable, modular approach means elements can be configured or customised to create furniture tailored to specific public spaces, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

They are designed for a wide range of users including commuters, residents, students and visitors – encouraging walking, cycling and public transport use.

Yes, they improve biodiversity, support pollinators, cool the urban environment and manage rainfall – all key elements of local climate resilience strategies.

Yes – many of our nature gardens include rain gardens or permeable areas to manage runoff and reduce local flood risk.

Parklets offer several advantages for businesses located in the vicinity. By creating attractive and inviting public spaces, parklets draw foot traffic, thereby increasing the visibility of local businesses. The presence of parklets can enhance the overall atmosphere of the high streets, making them more appealing to potential customers. Additionally, the provision of seating and tables in the parklets encourages people to spend more time in the area, leading to higher customer engagement and potential sales. Parklets also contribute to a sense of community, fostering a positive relationship between businesses and local residents.

Yes, we can work with existing designs, collaborate with your team, or offer a full service tailored to your space.

We work across public realm, commercial and community spaces, including streetsides, schools and green infrastructure projects.

Landscaping can increase biodiversity, reduce surface water runoff, improve air quality and create spaces that are more attractive, welcoming and usable for people.

Soft landscaping focuses on living elements like planting, trees and turf. Hard landscaping includes structural features such as paving, edging and decking.

The business is responsible for the parklet repairs which can be carried out by the owners own contractors or the original supplier, Meristem Design.

Yes there is planters or a steel balustrade on the roadside of the parklet.

Yes, Meristem can remove parklets with 8 weeks notice.